Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team. Solution Design Managers (Technical Writers) are responsible for developing, maintaining and managing high-quality technical, operational and governance documentation to support cyber security initiatives and ICT project delivery. They work closely with architects, engineers, business analysts, project teams and stakeholders to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise and fit-for-purpose documentation. The role supports the delivery of cyber security uplift activities through the development of security documentation, system design artefacts, operational procedures, accreditation evidence and governance materials required to support compliance, assurance and operational outcomes. Key duties and responsibilities • Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), security control documentation and accreditation artefacts. • Produce high-quality technical documentation, including solution designs, architecture descriptions, standard operating procedures, implementation guides and user documentation. • Translate complex cyber security and ICT concepts into clear and consumable documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. • Support compliance activities associated with Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight and other government cyber security frameworks. • Work closely with architects, engineers, project managers and business stakeholders to capture requirements and document solution outcomes. • Maintain documentation repositories and ensure artefacts remain current throughout the system lifecycle. • Support governance, audit and assurance activities through the preparation of evidence and reporting documentation. • Facilitate documentation reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback. • Contribute to knowledge transfer activities and uplift internal capability through the development of supporting guidance and reference material. Technical Skills (continued) • Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Programming Interface (APIs) • JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) • and related integration technologies. • CI/CD and DevSecOps. Knowledge/Qualifications • Cyber security knowledge and experience; o Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) o Information Security Manual (ISM) o Essential 8 Strategies o National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) • Demonstrated experience producing cyber security and ICT documentation within large and complex government environments. • Experience developing SSPs, security accreditation artefacts and technical design documentation. • Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Business process improvement BPRE - Level 5. • Enterprise and business architecture STPL - Level 5 . • Requirements definition and management REQM - level 5. • Software design SWDN - Level 5. • Solution Architect ARCH - Level 4. • Stakeholder relationship management RLMT - Level 5. • Systems design DESN - Level 5. Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security uplift, cyber resilience, security remediation or compliance initiatives within large and complex ICT environments, preferably within Australian Government or other regulated environments. 2. Demonstrated and proven experience performing the duties and responsibilities relevant to the role being applied for, including the required technical skills, technologies, frameworks and methodologies identified in the RFQ 3. Demonstrated experience applying cyber security frameworks, policies and standards, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight and other relevant security and risk management frameworks. 4. Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior executives, technical specialists, business representatives and external providers. Desirable criteria 1. Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security, infrastructure, ICT transformation or uplift activities within Services Australia or other Australian Government agencies. 2. Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing and managing cyber security risks, vulnerabilities, compliance obligations and remediation activities. 3. Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments involving cloud platforms, identity and access management, security operations, infrastructure, applications and data services. 4. Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes while managing competing priorities, dependencies and stakeholder expectations. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and contribute to capability uplift through mentoring, collaboration and knowledge transfer activities. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 02 Weeks 02 Days 06 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia